Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole

Name: Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 lb. sweet potatoes (about 5 medium); 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided; 1/2 c. dark brown sugar; 4 oz. cream cheese, softened; 6 tbsp. butter, softened; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 large eggs; 3 egg whites; 1/4 c. maple syrup; 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow crème

By Marian Cooper Cairns and Mary Allen PerryPublished: Oct 3, 2014

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Johnny Miller

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

A sweet update to a holiday must-have. Roast and mash the sweet potatoes up to 2 days ahead and chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before proceeding with the recipe.

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Ingredients

4 lb. sweet potatoes (about 5 medium)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
6 Tbsp. butter, softened
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
3 egg whites
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow crème

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°F. Bake sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet 1 hour or until tender. Let cool to touch and peel. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
2. Step 2Beat sweet potatoes, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and next 6 ingredients at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until smooth. Beat in whole eggs. Spoon potato mixture into a greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Step 3Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, beat egg whites, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt at high speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until foamy. Gradually add maple syrup, beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Step 4Beat one-third of marshmallow crème into egg white mixture; repeat with remaining marshmallow crème, beating until smooth (about 1 minute). Pipe or spread meringue in a decorative pattern on warm potatoes. Bake 13 to 15 more minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.